Genetically Diverse Mice

This JAX MicroLesson is self-paced and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. In this MicroLesson, you will learn about two complementary genetically diverse mouse populations, the Collaborative Cross (CC) and Diversity Outbred (DO). We'll discuss how they are created and highlight a few ways they are used in genetic and genomic research studies.

This MicroLesson is part of the MicroSeries, Research Mouse Models. If you complete all three MicroLessons in the MicroSeries and pass the MicroTrivia game, you have the option to purchase a JAX digital badge credential and certificate for $10 (USD)!

Learning Outcome

By the end of this MicroLesson, you will be able to:

• define the Collaborative Cross (CC) and Diversity Outbred (DO) mouse strains and breeding schemes.

Target Audience

This MicroLesson is designed to meet the needs of people who are new to utilizing laboratory mice for genetic and genomic research projects, including graduate and postdoctoral students, research assistants, early career scientists, lab technicians and advanced undergraduates with a background in biology.

About our Education Offerings

As an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution founded in 1929, The Jackson Laboratory leverages its unique combination of research, education and resources to achieve its mission: to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in its shared quest to improve human health. We offer comprehensive educational programs for scientists throughout their careers, from high school students and teachers to researchers at all experience levels, and for clinical providers interested in incorporating genetics and genomics into their practices.

While we are not an accredited higher education institution, we offer a variety of education programs — including free non-credit bearing MicroLessons and MiniCourses, with optional digital badge credential and certificate for purchase — designed to educate current and future scientists and to provide critical resources, data, tools and services to researchers worldwide.

Topics address both foundational content and the research areas in which The Jackson Laboratory has earned a reputation for scientific leadership and excellence.

Catalog

If you are interested in the full Online MiniCourse experience, including the option to purchase and share a JAX digital badge credential and certificate to advance your career, check out the JAX Online MicroLesson and MiniCourse Catalog. Select MiniCourses are also available in Spanish and Mandarin.

Hardware and Software Requirements

• Audio speakers or headphones
• Screen resolution of 800X600 or higher
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher
• JavaScript enabled
• 1GB of RAM
• 2GHz processor

It is always recommended to use the most up-to-date browsers and high-speed internet connections for optimal system performance.

If you need technical support, please email: Online and Digital Education at The Jackson Laboratory.

Accessibility Statement

JAX Online and Digital Education is committed to creating online learning experiences that are accessible to all learners. Our content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (as amended in 2008) and with associated federal and state laws. We are dedicated to continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the most current accessibility standards.

For more details, please download: JAX Online MicroLessons and MiniCourses Accessibility Information.